CVE-2022-21715
Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in CodeIgniter4
Impact
### Impact Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in `API\ResponseTrait` in Codeigniter4. Attackers can do XSS attacks if you are using `API\ResponseTrait`. ### Patches Upgrade to v4.1.8 or later. ### Workarounds Do one of the following: 1. Do not use `API\ResponseTrait` nor `ResourceController` 2. Disable Auto Route and [Use Defined Routes Only](https://codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/incoming/routing.html#use-defined-routes-only) ### References - [Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Software Attack | OWASP Foundation](https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/xss/) ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4](https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/issues) * Email us at [SECURITY.md](https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/blob/develop/SECURITY.md)
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| composer | codeigniter4/framework | < 4.1.8 | 4.1.8 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Codeigniter | Codeigniter | from 4.0.0 before 4.1.8 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/incoming/routing.html#use-defined-routes-only
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/commit/70d881cf5322b7c32e69516aebd2273ac6a1e8dd
- https://github.com/codeigniter4/CodeIgniter4/security/advisories/GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7528-7jg5-6g62
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21715
- https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/codeigniter4/framework/CVE-2022-21715.yaml